Tag: retail_investors

SEC Charges Boiler Room Operator in $74 Million Pre-IPO Scam

14 Aug 2026 5:11 p.m.

The SEC has charged Andrew Spaventa and three entities with fraud in a $74 million pre-IPO investment scam, alleging unregistered securities offerings defrauded retail investors.

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